Kenji vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenji

Boy #853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, vigorous second son"

Origin: Japanese (健二)

Japanese Japanese-American Asian-American

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Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Kenji Rank #853

Zen Rank #959

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Kenji or Zen more popular?

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Kenji and Zen mean?

Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Kenji and Zen boy or girl names?

Kenji is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.